I, like many dyslexics, (sadly) grew up thinking I was stupid. I don’t want anyone else thinking they are dumb, less valued than those around them, or not good enough because their brain isn’t “normal.” That’s why I created the Dyslexia Is Our Superpower Podcast. Episode by episode a community of badass dyslexics has formed to show the world that dyslexia truly is a superpower. So whether you are a family member or educator of an awesome dyslexic or whether you have dyslexic superpowers your ...
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Episode 111: Rebecca Ginger informs us about dyscalculia and shares the power of pictures and stories when it comes to remembering important numbers.
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"Have fun with education. Please have some fun with it and don't think if they (students) are having fun they aren't learning."-Rebecca Ginger Click here to check out Becky's website for more information on the fun way of learning times tables.
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Episode 110: Adam Searle shares his dyslexic story which is one of persevering, believing in oneself, and not giving up on your dreams.
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"Still go ahead. Don't let your dyslexia slow you down." -Adam Searle Check out Adam's website here. And his Facebook page here. He is welcome to people reaching out via his website or FB.
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Episode 109: Jillian Kaster chats about the journey of accepting herself and going from ashamed of her dyslexia to proud of it.
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"I had so much shame built around this (dyslexia). Even as a teacher I was scared to tell my kindergarteners that I struggled too because I was worried what if they tell their parents and then their parents are going to know and then I'm going to get in trouble or they will find me out." -Jillian Kaster Click here to check out the awesome article J…
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Episode 108: Book publisher Julie Salisbury tells one story after another highlighting her dyslexic journey and why she believes dyslexia is a gift.
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"My stance about dyslexia is that it is not a learning difficulty. It's not a learning disability, it's a teaching disability." -Julie Salisbury Here is the link to get in touch with Julie and share your dyslexic story.
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Episode 107: Dyslexia Awareness Special Edition Part 6: Dyslexic teen superhero Noelle Brownlee
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"You can't let people convince you that you are not smart, because you are very smart. You just learn a little bit differently." -Noelle Help make Queen Andrea's house a reality. Noelle needs 10,000 votes. To support her is quick and easy. Go to this link, click on Support then create an account and follow the steps :-)…
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Episode 106: Dyslexia Awareness Special Edition Part 5: Dyslexic teen superhero Kai Seymon
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Dyslexic and autistic 14 year old Kai and his mum Jo chat about all things dyslexia and entrepreneur. Kai's website can be found here. I'm very excited to announce one of Kai's fidgets has been selected to be one of multiple items in our holiday box specifically for dyslexic superheros.
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Episode 105: Dyslexia Awareness Special Edition Part 4: Dyslexic pre-teen superhero Laylee Wishork
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"(Dyslexic Kid) you're the same as me. We may be different, but we have dyslexia that just makes us more unique." -12 year old Laylee Wishork
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Episode 104: Dyslexia Awareness Month Special Edition Part 3: Dyslexic teenager superhero Diezel Kupsch
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"For those out there that do have dyslexia or anything else just try your best and never give up." -14 year old Diezel Kupsch Click here for Diezel's website.
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Episode 103: Dyslexia Awareness Month Special Edition Part 2: Dyslexic pre-teen superhero Zaida Jo Billups
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"What I'm not the best at doesn't take place of what I'm amazing at." -Zaida Jo, age 10 Check out Zaida Jo's short story: The Beautiful Brain of Zaida Jo I’m Zaida Jo and I am 10.9 years of age. I was born (or gifted as my mom says) with something called, Dyslexia! To me it’s a big word that most know little about-but it’s dyslexia awareness month,…
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Episode 102: Dyslexia Awareness Month Special Edition Part 1: Dyslexic teenager superhero Magnolia Rubinstein
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“I would try to find different ways to work around your problems. Don’t just try one way and then expect it work after trying hard. We like to think if you try hard you can do anything, but sometimes it doesn’t work that way and you have to find a different way to do things to succeed.” -15 year old Magnolia Rubinstein…
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Episode 101: Jonathan Mooney shares his journey of discovering dyslexia is a superpower.
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"We've all been lied to. We've been told by school that we've got to get good at everything to live a successful life. You've got to be good at spelling, math, history, chemistry and that is a lie. Successful human beings don't get good at everything. They get good at something. They build their life around their strengths, interests, and talents a…
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Episode 100: The Adventures of Super D: The Story of Sydney
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Super D is back for another adventure. This time he visits a creature who he doesn't see eye to eye with and he gets into a bit of trouble. Luckily, fast thinking Sydney summons help. Find out what happens during this episode!
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Episode 99: Mom of five dyslexic kids Amy Noel shares her insights into parenting and supporting growing dyslexic superheros.
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"My advice (for parents) is to really support your kids and have a relationship outside of their dyslexia so it's not all about education so that they really feel like an important person." -Amy Noel Amy's Youtube channel can be found here.
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Episode 98: Adventures of Super D- The Story of Avery
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Super D is back this time with his friend Avery. But when Avery needs Super D's help he's unable to fly to her house. Instead he has to send for her to come to him. Why is Super D unable to fly? How does Avery get to Super D? And why does Avery need Super D's help? All will be revealed...
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Episode 97: Occupational therapist Lorena Hawkins chats about strengths, work ethic, and developing a love for reading.
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"Know you (dyslexics) are intelligent--we just have different skills." -Lorena Hawkins
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Treasuring Your Dyslexic Superpowers Part 6: The Story of Kinzie: "My worse memory is the first time my teacher made me read out loud in front of the entire class."
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Super D, the Dyslexic Superhero is back with a thrilling adventure. Georgina the troll is fed up from being teased for her size so she gets a potion from a friendly witch. Except it goes terribly wrong and only Georgina's legs shrink. Super D and his dyslexic friend Kinzie are called to see if they can reverse the magic. Will they be able to help G…
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Treasuring Your Dyslexic Superpowers Part 5: The Story of Gavin: "You know Gavin, one can’t be good at everything. It’s just not possible. It’s ok that reading and writing are hard. What you do on stage ...
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Super D is back with another adventure this time taking Gavin to a music festival. While there Gavin gets given an unusual opportunity, but will his self-doubt get in the way? For the second half of the episode Gibby chats with real life dyslexic superhero musician Ed Roman. As a very special honor Ed has given us permission to play Red Omen, his s…
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Treasuring Your Dyslexic Superpowers Part 4: The Story of Jane: "I know different doesn't equal dumb, but I'm worried my classmates won't see it that way."
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The fourth episode in our series with Super D--the dyslexic superhero. While Jane is struggling with hours worth of homework Super D arrives desperately needing her help on a mission not even he knows much about. This episode also includes Gibby's chat with entrepreneur Jack Rolfe who shares his story and tells how dyslexia helped him find success …
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Treasuring Your Dyslexia Superpower Part 3: The Story of Christine & Debbie: "I've been nervous to tell anyone I'm dyslexic as I don't want anyone to think I'm stupid."
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We meet Christine and her best friend Debbie. Christine wants to tell Debbie she's dyslexic so she can stop hiding it, but is worried her friend will think she's stupid and no longer want to spend time with her. In comes Super D, the dyslexic superhero to help Christine with her conundrum (difficult problem). We also talk with real life dyslexic su…
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Treasuring Your Dyslexia Superpower Part 2: The Story of Javier: "I hate my brain."
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The second episode in our series with Super D--the dyslexic superhero. We dive into what it's like to doubt yourself when those around you are able to do school so easily and you can't. This episode also includes Gibby's chat with Bio-dynamic Craniosacral therapist Alexander Fenn about how he discovered his passion and how he's using his dyslexic s…
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Treasuring Your Dyslexia Superpower Part 1: How The Dyslexic Brain Came To Be
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Follow Ainsley as she meets Super D and learns about the first dyslexic brain. Be sure to download the Marvelous Moments chart. Click here to do that.
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Episode 90: NASA employed environmental protection specialist Gabrielle Feldman on following your passion, not giving up, and believing in yourself.
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"You know what you know and if you know something to be true you can't let other people dissuade you because they don't understand how your brain thinks. You just have to show them." -Gabrielle Feldman
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Episode 89: Ambassador for Happiness Maura Sweeney talks about her personal journey discovering what she was meant to do as well as giving us insights on how to live a life of happiness.
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"There will never be a better you than you. You cannot try to be like anyone else because you will always be coming up less than. There's always only been one real Elvis, one real Madonna, one real Michael Jackson--give me anybody else. But there's never been a YOU." -Maura Sweeney Check out Maura's website here.…
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Episode 88: Digital communications manager Jodie Adam shares the story of getting fired multiple times for being secretly dyslexic and why he now feels strongly about calling himself the Dyslexic Writer ...
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"Never be ashamed of what it is. The only reason dyslexia will ever be a problem in your life is if you don't tell people about it. Tell them about it as soon as you think you are, as soon as you are diagnosed tell people and start to wear it as your badge. It will always be who you are. Your decision is whether you try and hide it and hence hide w…
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Episode 87: Empowerment coach Artisha Boulding tells us about the event that inspired her to change her life's work and the role her dyslexia played.
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" Visit Artisha online here. Information on how to buy her book is there as well.
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